Photo Credit: Vivienne Noble

Are you ready to roll with us!!

We are Wollongong's all-inclusive roller derby league. We cater to skaters from 7 years and up, and have been established in the Illawarra since 2009. We are home to three roller derby teams; The Steel City Derby Dolls (woman-identifying and non-binary team), Steel City Rollers (mixed team), and Nuts and Bolts (Junior League).

Want to join the league?

If you are new to roller derby you will need to start in our Learn To Skate and Learn to Derby program. If you are a returning skater or have skated with another league you might be able to start at a higher level. 

Learn to Skate and Learn to Derby program

Our next Learn To Skate and Learn to Derby program will be on Tuesday 15 October. Our junior session will start at 5:30pm - 6:30pm and our Adult session will run from 6:30pm - 8pm at URAC in the University of Wollongong

Our learn to skate program will teach you everything you need to know, from how to fall safely, weaving, backward skating, cross-overs, one-footed glides and even jumping. 

Returning to roller derby?

If you are a returning WIRD member please sign back up as a returning member and we will be in touch. If you are transferring from another league or have recently been a member of another league please sign up as a new member and contact us at info.wird@gmail.com 

Membership fees

All Membership types =  $20 + insurance + training fees
One month trial member (Senior skaters only) =  $70

Trial members may upgrade to the full membership after the trial period if they wish to continue
Cost = $20 + balance for appropriate insurance + balance for training fees.

New skaters starting in October 2024, your insurance will be valid until 31 December 2025.

What gear do you need?

To start you will require a mouth guard, wrist guard, knee pads, elbow pads, a helmet, and quad skates. We also have skates and safety gear you can borrow free of charge, though we cannot guarantee your size will be available.